Tuesday, September 30, 2014

DeKalb Fire and Rescue, The Home Depot and Energizer Host Community Event to Change Behaviors and Save Lives

U.S. Home fires take the lives of more than 2,500 people each year in the United States alone.* On average, seven people are killed in home fires every day.*

DeKalb Fire and Rescue, The Home Depot and Energizer are teaming up to help lower this toll by hosting an event to promote fire safety awareness and encourage Atlanta-area residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they change their clocks on daylight saving time. The partnership is part of Energizer’s annual Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program.

The fire safety awareness event on October 7 from 12-3 p.m. at The Home Depot in Decatur will include appearances from the Energizer Bunny, local firefighters, a fire truck, fire safety demonstrations, fun Energizer giveaways, family-friendly activities and educational materials. The event will provide a fun environment for families and individuals to learn how they can take simple, preventative steps to protect their loved ones and home.

While there’s been an increase of homes with smoke detectors, the issue now is keeping the devices working. According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of five fatal fire injuries take place in homes without working smoke alarms. And 71 percent of smoke alarms that failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries.

Monday, September 29, 2014

This B-17 (Sentimental Journey) was at Peachtree Dekalb Airport this week-end for the Atlanta Warbird Weekend Event.Sentimental Journey (44-83514) is the nickname of a B-17G Flying Fortress bomber. It is based at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, Arizona.[1] The aircraft is regularly flown to airshows throughout North America.
The nose art features Betty Grable, the number one pinup girl of the World War II era. The aircraft's name takes after a song made very popular by Doris Day in 1945.
info from http://en.wikipedia.org

WHEN
Saturday September 27th, 2014 10:00am – 9:00pmWHERE
East Atlanta Village, Atlanta, GAWHAT
The 16th annual, FREE one day extravaganza.
Attractions include 5 stages of Live Local Music, Comedy Stage, Artists
Market, the FAMOUS Strut Parade, Free Kids Village, Carnival Stalls,
Community Booths, Food and Beverages.
The Strut is planned, organized and staffed solely with volunteersWHY
To promote the East Atlanta Neighborhood and its businesses.THINGS TO REMEMBER

Leave the car at home. Parking will be limited to neighborhood side streets. Take public transportation where possible.

Due to permit restrictions CYCLES are NOT permitted within the Strut Footprint.

The Strut will be providing a FREE manned cycle corral in
partnership with Wesley International Academy PTA. The corral is located
opposite the Midway Patio on Flat Shoals Ave. Entry is via the Flat
Shoals/May Ave or Stokeswood security barriers.

Due to permit restrictions only service DOGS are permitted within the Strut Footprint.

Alcoholic beverages will only be served to attendees over the age of 21 with a VALID photo ID, Please drink responsibly

This townhome is located in the Las Ventanas del Mar
community which has more to offer than just breath taking views.
Featuring a 9,000 square foot infinity pool perfect for watching the
sunset or listening to the waves crash just below you. Once you're here
you will never want to leave!

Find some friends who may want to bid with you on this item as a syndicate

(a group of like-minded bidders)!

The
Boil 2014 LIve Auction will feature 9 fantastic packages you won't find
anywhere else. Keep an eye out for more preview blasts in the days to
come.

The
Boil is a great party but it is also a key fundraiser for the Decatur
Education Foundation which supports kids across Decatur. We will
challenge the guests at Boil 2014 to help us raise $10,000 in 10 minutes
to fund Teacher Innovation Grants that change students' lives!

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Help us with some fun fundraising! Tickets are available at our offices, online through the PayPal link below or at the event. $10 per ticket, light snacks included. Drink tickets available at event.
Grab dinner and Hustle over to the Historic Courthouse for a night of dancing! Get Down to Decatur and Swim your way up to the second floor of the Courthouse. Using a special Time Warp we’ll Slide our way through the best dance music from the 1970s to the present. Don’t miss it! Moonwalk, Creep or Break your way to downtown Decatur for a night of fun.
Our DJ for the evening is Trey Caples from Soul Spin Studios.
Thursday, October 9
7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Historic DeKalb Courthouse, Second Floor
101 E. Court Sq., Decatur, GA 30030
$10 per person - tickets purchased online will be available at the door the night of the event

Sunday, September 21, 2014

This
year, Decatur
Education Foundation
and the Decatur
Arts Alliance are
partnering on the run and
proceeds will support art
grants (in our schools and
community) as well as the
Mary Miller Decatur Youth
Fund which provides
scholarships for low-income
students to participate in
city programs.

The owners of the Zesto Drive-In restaurant at 544 Ponce de Leon Avenue
announce the closing of their longstanding restaurant as of September
20, 2014.
This neighborhood institution began by selling only ice cream
on this spot in 1954. The small original walk-up building was razed and
rebuilt in 1991, a showpiece bearing the porcelain, chrome, neon, coved
ceilings, and tiled floors and walls of a classic diner.
The building
earned the Atlanta Urban Design Commission’s Award for Architectural
Excellence in 1991, and has been seen in many TV shows and commercials
and feature movies since. The property has been sold to an undisclosed
buyer. The other five Zesto locations around metro Atlanta
remain alive and well and customers will find the same ice cream treats
and hot menu items, friendly service and truly original Zesto experience
at the remaining locations. The Livaditis family continues to
own and operate the other Zestos in this 65th anniversary of the first
store opening in Atlanta by John Livaditis in 1949.

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Don't
miss our Annual Fall
Sale! Over 50,000 sf
of fabulous finds from
every time period and
style. Special SOFA
SALE! 40% off MSRP!
(average retail) We have Atlanta's
best prices on
Norwalk, Rowe and
Robin Bruce
Upholstery.

Amy Howard Chalk
Paint classes are
back!

Learn to paint
furniture like a
pro

AMY
HOWARD CHALK PAINT 101
painting, waxing,
distressing.

PRIVATE GROUP
CLASSES AVAILABLE -
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

(special free
class - Vision
Boards to Create
the Home You
Want.
Fun!)

Friday, September 19, 2014

From:http://music.blog.ajc.com/
All you need to know about Music Midtown 2014 – from schedules to transportation to food
There are those who continue to miss the Music Midtowns of the past — and, sure enough, they were amazing productions, with dozens of stages and acts ranging from Courtney Love to Tony Bennett.

But to dismiss what Music Midtown has presented since its return in 2011 is a disservice to what fans will experience Friday and Saturday at Piedmont Park.

You want new music? Expect to see plenty of high school and college-age fans flocking to the fest’s three stages for Iggy Azalea, Lorde, Bastille, Banks and B.o.B.

Veteran acts? Yeah, there are some of those, too, in the form of Gregg Allman, Run-D.M.C. and — gulp — Third Eye Blind.

And how about the headliners? Friday gives you the option of the sticky fuzz-rock of Jack White or the radio-friendly guitar wailing of John Mayer. On Saturday, if you aren’t into the fluid rap of Eminem, then head to the other headliner stage for a Southern rock-country gumbo with the Zac Brown Band.more

Beginning Sept 18th, Souper Jenny Decatur will be hosting Give Back Thursdays – a Grilled Cheese Night everyThursday night, where they will donate a percentage of sales back to a local non-profit. “We are so happy to work with Go Eat Give, which brings awareness to different cultures through food, travel, and community service - three ideas that are also dear to Jenny and her staff. At Souper Jenny we strive each day to accomplish all that Go Eat Give has achieved, creating positive interactions and sharing great food with all people in our community,” says Keith Yager, general manager. The event is open to the public from 11am to 9pm on Thursday, September 25th. There will be live music, free drinks and S’mores served from 5-9pm.

With the goal of providing opportunities to showcase international culture and diverse ethnic communities living in Atlanta, Go Eat Give organizes monthly cultural educational events that connect people with their neighbors, build bridges, and eliminate stereotypes. Since it’s inception in 2012, Go Eat Give has hosted over twenty-five Destination Dinners in Atlanta, and eight Volunteer Vacation trips to Kenya, Spain, Indonesia, Cuba, and India, reaching over 1,500 people.

Go Eat Give’s upcoming events include Destination Thailand on October 16, volunteer trips to Cuba and India in November, and First Annual Golf Fundraiser on November 10. More information can be found on Go Eat Give’s website (http://www.goeatgive.com/).

For more questions about Souper Jenny contact Keith Yaeger at k_yaeger@yahoo.com or 404.536.2973, and for Go Eat Give contact Kelly Parry at 404.403.7799 or kelly@goeatgive.com.
Dine Out for Go Eat Give at Souper Jenny Decatur on Thursday, September 25 from 11am-9pm.

North Carolina-based Cook-Out is the previously "undisclosed buyer" of the Zesto on Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward. I surmised they might be the buyer in my earlier post, and have now received confirmation. Zesto is due to close this Saturday, September 20th, and renovations should begin shortly thereafter.
The Zesto building, which earned the Atlanta Urban Design Commission’s Award for Architectural Excellence in 1991, will be retrofitted to suit Cook-Out's needs.
more

Saturday, September 13, 2014

AMC has finally approved the 'Halt And Catch Fire' renewal less than a month after the show's season one finale last month, according to Deadline.
Although the show, which stars Lee Pace, Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy, struggled with ratings in its first season, it still managed to attract quite a few fans.

The show debuted to only 1.2 million viewers in the 18-49 demographic on June 1, earning a 0.3 rating, according to TV Series Finale. Viewership increased to 1.4 million by the second week but fell to about 700,000 in the next week. It plummeted to 550,000 viewers as the weeks wore on.

Despite the dismal numbers, however, producers of the show still remained positive, and it looks like AMC has also seen the show's potential and promptly ordered a 'Halt And Catch Fire' renewal.

"This is a show about invention, experimentation, and the inherent risks in trying to break new ground - themes that really resonate with us as a network and attracted a passionate audience," AMC President Charlie Collier said, regarding the show renewal.

"We have a history of demonstrating patience through the early seasons of new shows, betting on talent and building audience over time," Collier continued.

He also added, "We see that opportunity here and look forward to a second season of 'Halt and Catch Fire' from creators Chris Cantwell and Chris Rogers, and showrunner Jonathan Lisco."

'Halt And Catch Fire' season two is expected to air in the summer of 2015.

Decatur's Dairy Queen since 1954 was torn down this week to make way for the Trinity Triangle Project to begin.. Maybe they will save the old Dairy Queen signs (seen here) and use them on the new Dairy Queen that will be included in the new Trinity Triangle Project.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

The Decatur Tourism Bureau
and the Decatur Arts Alliance
invite the community to the
official unveiling of the 2014
Decatur Holiday Ornament on Tuesday,
Sept. 30, 6:30-8 p.m. at Decatur Glass
blowing, a working glass studio and
showroom at 250 Freeman St.
The 2014 ornament is the third in a
series of handcrafted ornaments commis
sioned by the Tourism Bureau and the
Arts Alliance. Visit visitdecaturgeorgia.
com or decaturartsalliance.org for more info.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Atlanta taxicab drivers are suing Uber, a popular ride-sharing service that connects passengers with drivers through a smartphone app, claiming the company is operating as a taxicab service without a city of Atlanta license.

In the suit filed recently in Fulton County Superior Court, the drivers say Uber is in violation of a city ordinance that makes it illegal for a taxicab to operate without a certificate of public necessity and convenience, or “medallion.”

“Uber has been operating in Atlanta with little concern about the safety of their passengers and zero concern for the laws that protect them,” Scott McCandliss, one of 13 cabbies and owners who filed the suit, said in a statement. “Our incomes have steadily dropped since Uber started and legally licensed drivers are leaving the business.”

An Uber spokesman said the San Francisco-based company will fight the suit.more

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

ATLANTA,
Sept. 8, 2014 – The Japanese Culinary Arts Network (JCAN),
of which The Cook’s Warehouse (www.cookswarehouse.com)
is a member, is bringing master knife craftsmen to the
United States for a tour demonstrating traditional Japanese
knife making, including a stop in Decatur.

The
master craftsmen will forge knives and show how a handle is
attached during “The Art of Japanese Knifemaking” at The
Cook’s Warehouse Decatur store, 180 West Ponce de Leon
Avenue in downtown Decatur.

This
is an incredible opportunity for culinary professionals and
consumers alike, showcasing these time-honored knife making
methods across the United States.

The
traditional process of forging steel into knives dates back
more than 1,000 years in Japan. These methods are still
practiced today by a handful of skilled craftsmen using
artisan methods to produce blades by hand that are among the
best in the world.

In
addition to Atlanta, this tour includes forging and
engraving events across the country, stopping in Chicago;
San Mateo and St. Helena, CA; San Francisco; Hyde Park and
Brooklyn, NY, and Princeton, NJ.

The
tour will feature three craftsmen from Sakai City who will
forge knives at the events. Sakai City has been known for
its samurai swords for centuries and has now become Japan’s
center for fine kitchen cutlery.

In
partnership with Kikuichi Knives, known for
its distinguished history crafting Samurai swords, the
public will be able to see this craft in action and learn
about the entire process from raw iron to finished blade.
One of the craftsmen, Mr. Oe, will hand-engrave knives for
customers.

The
knife masters – Tadashi Enami, Noboru Morinaga and Akimasa
Oe – will have an interpreter to explain each step to the
audience.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Mother Nature will reveal the newest colors in her fall collection during the second annual Avondale Tree Walk on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 am- Noon. Sponsored by the Avondale Estates Garden Club as a conservation project, this year’s walk will include beautiful specimens chosen by the Tree Walk Committee to strut on the catwalk of Avondale Estates.

Tree Walk Guides will point out the enormous benefits trees add to the urban environment, such as:
• For every ton of new wood that grows, about 1.8 tons of carbon dioxide is removed from the air and 1 .3 tons of oxygen is produced;
• One recent study reported that urban trees could be about 10 times as effective as forest trees for lowering carbon dioxide in cities;
• Trees provide climate control & moderate the “heat island” effect of the urban setting;
• Trees protect soil and water quality.

To take part in this free event, meet in the parking lot of the Avondale Community Club at 59 Lakeshore Drive at 10:00 am. A new feature of this year’s walk will be the opportunity to ask a panel of experts about any concerns homeowners have with trees in their landscapes. The Avondale Estates Garden Club is a member club of The DeKalb County Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc., the Redbud District of GCG, and the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

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